Linebacker · #44
Dexter Niekamp Scouting Report
Dexter Niekamp is a 6' 3", 250 LB at Illinois State Redbirds (Junior).
- Position
- LB
- School
- Illinois State Redbirds
- Class
- Junior
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 250
- Status
- Active
Illinois State RedbirdsPortalStats just now
Total Tackles
20
Solo Tackles
4
Assists
16
Sacks
1
Forced Fumbles
1
Interceptions
2
Career path
High school through every college stop and pro club. On3 transfer history and Wikipedia infobox, with JUCO logos when the school is on file.
HS offer board
Every school on this player's On3 interest list from the high-school cycle — including classes already enrolled. 247Sports lists the same schools; On3 is the live source.
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Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | 19 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2026 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Career | 70 | 23 | 47 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
News
- Ohio State loses half of RB tandem vs. Indiana with Ja'Kobi Jackson out
Ohio State won't have half of its running back tandem for a key Big Ten game against No. 5 Indiana, as Ja'Kobi Jackson has been ruled out.
- Why Notre Dame's game vs. BYU is 'very important'
Why Notre Dame's game vs. BYU is 'very important'
- Sources: Tennessee QB George MacIntyre gets start against Alabama
Tennessee is set to turn to George MacIntyre as its starting quarterback for the second straight week when the No. 14 Volunteers host No. 6 Alabama, sources told ESPN.
- Looking back at Lamar Jackson's Heisman season, 10 years later
Remembering one of the most electric seasons in college football history.
- Why Week 7 has all the makings of an epic rivalry week
From Alabama-Tennessee to Ohio State-Indiana, Week 7 is offering an early preview to rivalry week.
- 2027 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper's top 25 prospects, best by position
Seven quarterbacks ranked in the top 25? This NFL draft class could be fun. Mel Kiper Jr. stacks the best players on the board as we hit the midway mark of the college season.
Recruiting history
- Illinois State, Current school
- Illinois State Redbirds, 2025, 2026, Season log
FAQ
What position does Dexter Niekamp play?
LB